Children’s Intensive Treatment Unit
The Children’s Intensive Treatment Unit provides psychiatric treatment and support for children, ages 3 to 13, as well as older teenagers up to age 21 when appropriate, in a safe and caring environment. Treatment programs are offered for children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other severe and persistent illnesses, such as major depression.
During Hospitalization
At Butler Hospital, a team of mental health professionals work together to stabilize kids in crisis helping them back on the road to health quickly and safely.
Individualized behavior assessments and interventions are an important part of the treatment program. Treatment programs and activities take place daily on the unit and include a multi-dimensional approach to wellness by combining individual treatment, group therapies, and medications.
The treatment team meets regularly with each child and their parent or guardian to help the child regain control of behaviors associated with their illness. Daily groups help children to focus on developing skills in anger management, relaxation, and social and motor functioning. In addition, activities groups and tutoring to help the child keep up with school work while hospitalized are provided.
Family Involvement Involvement of family members or others who play a significant role in a child’s life is encouraged, as they are an important part of successful treatment. However, contact will only be made with other family members with the consent of a child’s parent or guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Children’s Intensive Treatment Unit.
A Plan for the Future
Finding the right level of treatment and follow-up care can make all the difference to a child’s recovery. The Butler Hospital treatment team will develop a comprehensive post-discharge community treatment plan for each child while he or she is in the hospital.
Contact Us
The Children’s Intensive Treatment Unit is located on the 1st floor of the Delmonico Inpatient Building, Unit D1B.
Emergency, evaluations, admissions 401-455-6214 or 455-6215 Unit telephone 401-455-6485 Visiting Hours Weekdays*, Weekends and Holidays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
*No visiting hours on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons to accommodate unit field trips.
The Adolescent Treatment Unit provides psychiatric treatment and support for teenagers, ages 3 to 17 in a safe and caring environment. Treatment programs are offered for depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental illnesses.
Depression
Depression is a treatable medical condition, which reflects abnormalities in brain chemistry, and similar to other illnesses, requires medical treatment. » Depression Homepage
